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My daughter, Grace Holguin, a Las Cruces girl with special needs, received an adaptive cycle for her 14th birthday in January 2021. Two weeks later, the bike was stolen. Through the help of a dedicated law enforcement officer and the support of her community, Grace got her cycle back within a week. Now, Grace is paying it forward and partnering with the nonprofit Velo Cruces to provide other kids with adaptive cycles through the Every Body Rides With Grace (EBRWG) program.
Children with disabilities can benefit from riding adaptive cycles. Physical benefits include increased joint motion, muscle movement, circulation, cardiovascular health, core development and improved coordination and balance. Emotionally, riding adaptive cycles can help foster inclusion and a sense of independence.
Barriers to obtaining an adaptive cycle include prohibitive cost, lack of local availability and lack of support and guidance as to which cycle or accessory is best suited for a rider’s needs. EBRWG seeks to draw attention to these barriers and increase accessibility to cycle riding for children with disabilities in New Mexico.
EBRWG aims to provide adaptive cycles with weather covers, locks and helmets, as well as opportunities to participate in rides and learn how to cycle safely.
EBRWG operates through grant funding and private donations.
Visit www.velocruces.org for more information and to make a donation.
